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Classes have included firefighters, police and correctional candidates from California, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Orleans, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas, Virginia, Massachusetts and Washington state. Our books have also been sold in Canada, England and Germany.

You know they are going to ask you, "What have you done to prepare yourself for the job?" They are NEVER going to ask you, "What did you do to prepare for this test!" It's about the job skills, not your test taking abilities!!

For us, our "students" successes are what make this all worth while! We are very proud of our "graduates" and enjoy sharing their stories. Here are some comments from former "students."

Hey Rick, (And Tom Conlin)

Put another notch in your belt of successes!! Following your Assessment Center seminar, which I attended at the Columbus, OH location in April, I took the AC exam for Lieutenant for the Galion (Ohio) Police Department on May 22. After waiting for the scores to be posted and allowing time for any of the other candidates to contest the exam, I scored #1 out of a total of five candidates.

I have just completed my first week in my new position as Lt. and just wanted to take the time to thank you and Tom Conlin. The two of you put such a personal touch to the training seminar and really broke things down to give us the edge. It was really neat to see how the training started to kick in during the actual AC exam. I think the tip on (slight) humor also paid off, as I had the panel laughing at one point during the leaderless group exercise. I will definitely tell others of your seminar, and I also plan on recommending it to my subordinates as part of their professional development training.

Thanks again, Lt. Marc Rodriguez Monday, June 14, 2010 3:18 PM

Hello Rick, They just announced the results of the assessment center this morning. I came out #1 out of 10! I could not have done that w/o you and Amy's (Amy Mitchell) help. Your class was just what I needed to put me over the top. Thanks again and I will tell everyone I know that is testing in the future to take your workshop if they want to succeed. I have my chief's interview this afternoon but wanted to drop you a note and let you know the results. Thanks again, Dave L. Hayward PD (For Lt!)
Friday, May 28, 2010 11:18 AM

Good Evening Rick,

Thank you very much for having your class, even when there was only five students. I personally wanted to thank you, as I know this was a sacrifice for you and took your time. I appreciate you and Amy for a wonderful presentation, especially the fact you were both candid and truthful in your analysis of all the students. I know you probably did not make any money from this as far as the amount of students in your class, but your professionalism, and love for your work had shown many times over to me. Whether I get promoted to Lieutenant this time around or perhaps in the future, I will always have your class and knowledge to take back with me for myself, and for my subordinates. I need to study and absorb the material as I am always looking for suggestions and better ways to better myself and my organization.

Thank you again for your time and your teachings.

Respectfully,

Christine H. San Diego Sheriff's
Sunday, May 09, 2010 8:14 PM

Rick and Amy.... The preparation you did for us was right on the money. (For Lt.) Thanks, Russ Moore, SDSO Tuesday, May 18, 2010 8:08 AM
CHIEF POSITION: Rick and Amy! I came out number 1 on the assessment center for the Chief's job and am now the new Chief of Malden Massachusetts! Thanks for all the help and a great class! Jim Holland March 2010
Amy and Rick, I wanted to drop you a note to thank you for your outstanding instruction during the promotional workshop I took in February. The techniques I learned in the seminar and the assistance you provided with my resume after the seminar helped me finish in the first rank. I am so happy that your seminar was recommended to me and I continue to recommend it to others who are considering the testing process. Keep up the good work! Thank you, Chuck Jordan San Luis Obispo CHP 7-02-09
WELL , WE ALL JUST COMPLETED THE LIEUTENANTS ASSESSMENT AND I WAS ABLE TO PULL OFF THE #1 POSITION. I USED THE 3 MINUTE OPENER EXACTLY AS OUTLINED IN CLASS AND I USED A VISUAL RESUME TO LINK MY EXPERIENCE TO THE DUTIES AND SKILLS SETS. I WILL RECOMMEND YOUR CLASS TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN PROMOTING. THANK YOU FOR THE CANDID FEEDBACK. IT PROVED WELL WORTH THE MONEY. (7/21/08) SGT. Jim Creekmoore (Now Lt.) San Pablo Police Dept.
Rick, I just got promoted to Fire Captain, thanks to you and Amy! Bob Shannon, Las Vegas Fire Dept. 5/6/07
I took your assessment center (class) in San Diego in February 2007. Well, I wanted to let you know that I came out #1 out of 17 and got promoted to Sergeant on Monday 04/09/07... Thanks Derek (Mendocino County Sheriff's)
Rick, you and your team really put together a awesome preparation class, now I know why you came so highly recommended, the class was great! Thank you for taking the time and sharing so much valuable information, I know that I am going to do a better job now, since I have attended your class. (RS, Clark County Fire - BC Candidate) Feb. 07
Just wanted to let you know that I was promoted to Lieutenant yesterday... You have helped us to succeed as well as other members at the Vallejo Police Department. Through your KSA program you have helped me promote to Corporal, Sergeant and now Lieutenant. I am currently assigned as the Operations Manager at the Northern California Computer Crimes Task Force. Keep up the good work. Thanks, Lt. Ken Weaver 2/21/07
I'm waiting for our captain's list to come out. It should be within the next two weeks or so. Your presentation was very helpful. Gave specific information on how to best handle employee situations. I was able to use it to help me through several questions...Again, thanks. GTV, Lieutenant (LAPD) 2/21/07
Just finished the assessment center--- IN-Basket, Leaderless, and Employee Counseling-- just as you predicted. Your class prepared me to excel in this process. I found all the exercises easy and was not intimidated in the least. Your class over prepared me. I was very confident going in and more so now that I'm done. Thanks, Russ Moore, San Diego Sheriff's for Lt. 2/13/07
Just a quick note regarding the SDSD Lieutenants' exam. The assessment went well, I thought. The training was right on target. We had a leaderless group, an in basket and a subordinate counseling, the exact same things we did and discussed in the class. Rose and I both thought it was helpful. I think Russ thought so too... I was very comfortable with the whole thing because of the class. Thank you.
Sheila Porter 2/16/07
Hello! I just wanted to say thank you for your insight and great instruction. I felt the class prepared me for the Sheriff's Lt's Assessment Center. I wasn't nervous at all and felt I gave it my best shot!!! I will let you know how it all turns out. Thanks again,
Rose Kurupas (SDSD) 2/16/07
Dear Rick and Amy,
I just wanted to drop you a line and tell you thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!! I took your KSA Assessment class at NLVPD on 3-26-06. I also read the book you authored, thoroughly. Between the book and the class, I was more than prepared- I was confident. You gave me the "edge," the extra little push that I needed to take me to the top. From your class, I remember you saying, "picture story", "quote an author", "sell yourself", "if you don't say it, they won't know it", and tons of acronyms! (to help you remember) They all helped and I used them all! In fact- when all was said and done- I scored in the 90's and I was #1 on the Lieutenants Promotional List. Thank you so much for all you do!!
- Lt. Tiffany L. Morey

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